Beyond GDP: The True Measures of Global Happiness
Gurudev’s groundbreaking conversation with Semafor CEO at the World Happiness Report 2025 Launch reveals the science behind lasting happiness and wellbeing.
March 20 • 07-09 PM
Warner Theatre in DC
Key Insights from Gurudev
The Interconnection of Personal & Social Wellbeing
Meditation as Social Policy
“Countries that integrate mental wellbeing practices into education and healthcare see remarkable improvements not just in happiness indices, but in productivity, innovation, and social cohesion.”
Kindness Economics
“The data shows that societies with higher rates of generosity and social trust consistently rank higher in happiness. Kindness is not just a moral virtue—it’s an economic multiplier that creates resilient communities.”
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About the World Happiness Report 2025
The World Happiness Report has become an indispensable resource for satisfying the growing global interest in prioritizing happiness and wellbeing in policymaking.
A partnership among Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the World Happiness Report’s Editorial Board, the report assesses the current state of happiness around the world.
The 2025 edition focuses specifically on the effect that caring and sharing have on people’s happiness, revealing important connections between generosity, social connection, and overall wellbeing.
Key Findings from the 2025 Report
- Countries with higher rates of volunteering and charitable giving consistently rank higher in overall happiness measures
- Social connection emerges as a stronger predictor of wellbeing than income above a certain threshold
- Nations that invest in mental wellbeing programs show improved resilience during economic and social challenges
- Digital wellbeing emerges as a critical new frontier in happiness science
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